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Kelly Rowland is NOT returning as an X Factor judge, read FULL statement here

The X Factor 2012: Kelly confirms she will not be back on the panel

By Anonymous

Monday, April 30, 2012

Kelly Rowland has now confirmed that she will NOT return as a judge on The X Factor. A spokesman for the star confirmed the news, releasing a statement which read: "After much speculation, we can officially confirm today that Kelly Rowland has decided not to return as a judge again for this year's UK X Factor.

Kelly Rowland has confirmed she will not return to The X Factor

[See also: Louis Walsh is back on The X Factor panel, doesn't think Kelly Rowland will return] "Global commitments coupled with the show's increasing demands this year mean that, despite weeks of deliberation with the show, Kelly has not been able to agree a deal that fits into her autumn/winter schedule, so sadly cannot accept a place on the 2012 panel." It continued: "Kelly thoroughly enjoyed her role as a judge on the show, but felt that if there couldn't be a workable solution to scheduling issues, so that she could effectively juggle her other commitments then she couldn't wholeheartedly commit to the show this year."

Kelly Rowland is not returning to the panel but thanked Simon Cowell for the opportunity

The woman herself said she would like to thank Simon Cowell for the "great opportunity," adding that she loved mentoring the girls last year.[See more: Is Kelly Rowland going to be replaced by Estelle on The X Factor]

The statement said Kelly Rowland couldn't fit X Factor into her schedule

She said: "I love the UK and being part of the show last year. Mentoring the girls was such an incredible experience I will never forget. "I would like to thank Simon for the great opportunity and asking me to be a judge last season." Speculation over Kelly Rowland's replacement on the show has reached fever-pitch, with reports suggesting Dannii Minogue or Katy Perry could take up her place. We're sure fans would be delighted If Dannii makes a comeback, as we'd love to see some of our fave faces back.Tell us who you want on the panel, over on Twitter now.